Lord, You said that it is not good for us to be alone. You made us for each other.
But Lord, I find it so hard to find that mate who would be a good spouse. Help me,
Lord, to put this yearning for marriage in its proper place. Lead me, Lord, to the
one whom You choose for my spouse. While I wait for You to reveal Your Will in
this matter, help me to know myself better. Help me to address those areas of my
life which are disordered and which would interfere with my having a successful
marriage. When my desire to find a spouse becomes all consuming, help me to
relax and practice patience. Help me to invest in wholesome friendships which
bring me closer to You and which will assist me in making such an important
decision. It is so natural, Lord, to seek love. Teach me to seek You first and to
learn to give love before I try to receive it. Help me to remember that whatever
journey this life leads me on, You are always present, always offering
companionship, and always filling my deepest need. I offer You, Lord, my
loneliness and my longing for marriage. I wait for You to lead me to Your perfect
Will for me in this and all things. Amen.